MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 - POWER NATION BETA 3 - Push
I took four weeks off to let my body and mind heal and relax a bit. With my Type 2 diabetes, I've been told that exercise is important, and my doctor had asked me if I was still going at it. I told him I was on a planned break, but I always get back into it after several weeks, so here I am. Tony just came out with another five week calendar for the Beta 3 phase, so I figured it would be a good day to start, especially since I don't mind this workout too much. There were a few instances where the weights felt a bit heavy, especially on the Eccentric Hammer's, but I was using 20's, and I'm not sure how heavy they were going on the video. I increased my reps on a few moves from last time, and did a few less on a few others, but nothing significant. I think I'll be a bit sore tomorrow. One thing I did notice was that my balance is really bad, especially when one foot is in from of the other. I was wearing a different pair of workout shoes than I usually do. There seem to have a narrower sole so that might have been part of the problem.
Start Time: 8:05 pm; Workout Time: 54 minutes; Calories Burned: 441; Avg Heart Tate: 115.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - POWER NATION BETA 3 - Flash Cardio 24
This went OK, but my balance is so bad, it's hard to push myself. The Front Kick / Back Kick move was a disaster.
Start Time: 8:30 pm; Workout Time: 37 minutes; Calories Burned: 217; Avg Heart Rate: 103,
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 - POWER NATION BETA 3 - Who's Got Your Back
I wasn't looking forward to this and almost decided to skip it, but didn't want to start a trend. My strength wasn't there. I used bands on the second set of most of the pullups, as I was reduced to doing one pullup at a time on the bar. On the seated exercises. 15's were feeling heavy. I'm hoping this is all because I haven't worked out in a month.
Start Time: 8:20 pm; Workout Time: 52 minutes; Calories Burned: ?? Monitor Not Working.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 - POWER NATION BETA 3 - Plyo 30/15
I had to modify a bit more than usual Thee were many moves where I couldn't amp it up in the last 15 seconds for various reasons, but I got it done,
Start Time: 8:50 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 334; Avg Heart Rate: 97.
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 1, 2021 - POWER NATION BETA 3 - Primal Yoga
I was feeling OK going into it. I wore some thin athletic shoes thinking they would make things better, but they didn't. My feet kept collapsing to the inner edge of the shoe, so the bottom of my feet weren't even over the sole of the shoe. My balance was horrible. There were a few moves I froze up on, and couldn't even begin to start the pose.
Start Time: 9:25 pm; Workout Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 125; Avg Heart Rate: 103.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 2, 2021 - POWER NATION BETA 3 - Kickin' and Punchin' (with Alice)
I'd been wearing my regular sneakers for most of the day and decided to try the workout with them, instead of a lighter athletic shoe. I figured they'd gibe me better balance because there was a better base for my foot. This proved to be true, even though my balance was still poor.
Start Time: 8:45 pm; Workout Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 234; Avg Heart Rate: 99.
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 3, 2021 - POWER NATION BETA 3 - Crunch Town
I did OK. I modified the last move a bit because I strain my lower back getting into boat. Otherwise, I got all the reps in.
Start Time: 10:20 pm; Workout Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 134; Avg Heart Rate: 95.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 140.6 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 8.7% (-0.3%)
I've been maintaining my weight over the last five weeks, which is good. I'd like to put a little back on, but we'll work on that.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Except for the pullups I haven't regressed too much. We'll see what the upcoming week brings, but I need to keep moving.
